the pics are here. "62 IMPALA CHOPTOP"

i took these pics a few months ago ive done a few more things so far. i picked up a 60 impala roof for the reinforcement and the skin. the gl*** is a mystery. any tips or connections let me know.

 

looks clean, how much did you say you took out of it? 6 1/2"?

 

yup

 

That looks fantastic.!

 

Hello,
I was wondering if you might have a extra good 1962 Chevy Hood that you are not going to be using. Mine has rust in the usual place right along the lip. I am always looking for 62 Chevy parts.
Thanks,
Jimmy

 

Wow!!!

 

i dont at the moment but people are always coming at me with stuff i'll get back at you.

 

Super sweet!!!!! That is a great start, good luck!

 

Thats looks really good keep up the good work

 

Thats some straight looking sheet metal on this side. Its gonna be a sweet ride. Im partial to 62's. By first real car was a 62 Imp with a 283 and 3 speed. Worked my way up to a '09 and 4 wspeed before I crashed it.

 

Thanks! I would appreciate it! Keep us posted with Pics of your car! it is really NICE!!

 

I gotta admit I was skeptical when I read the post ***le, but then I saw that pic.

That looks real nice. I like it.

Dont forget to post a pic when done.

 

Can you sink the stock gl*** into the cowl/package tray area? Cutting the stock gl*** would be a mess if you don't have 30+ years of gl*** experience under your belt (or so I've heard)...and it looks like you're looking for thoughts here, so... just my .02

Nice overall profile. I didn't think I would like it because I like the way these cars look stock, but this looks mean. And I like mean.

 

primo, how many hours do you have into the top?

 

Im not gonna lie to ya that top is ****ed up......

 

WOW!-Jimmy-

 

I'll second that.
If you can get another roof, GET IT! Because that thing will never get finished. Chops that start out the way yours did usually end up never getting "done" or are left with loads of filler, no side gl*** and plexi front and back gl*** screwed to the pinch welds. Or all the sudden the customized wants a roadster.

Now go prove me wrong

Brick

 

not really into chop top 60's rides...its your car though.

 

I'm sorry but I'll have to agree.I really hope your able to pull it off most people that I've seen that spilt the roof in that many pieces never get it right afterwards. Good luck though and keep us posted on your progress.

 

I know it looks like a mess but i will finsh it with that roof !

 

Listen Man-
I meant what I said,.....even though I may not know much about the subject...
But-I will say this- I admire you.

 

I would not have done that.

its your car though.

uh, do you have a backup plan?

 

Gonna be damn hard to make that W/S wider at the top! A gl*** stretcher Might work. Get another top and do the gl*** first, my 2c..........OLDBEET

 

Well if you can find a solution for the gl***... you can always turn it inot a padded style top...





(just ignore the chain grille and to small rear window... the top might be a good option.)

 

HOLY **** RIKSTER!!!!! you seriously have a picture of just about EVERYTHING!!!! you always seem to amaze me with your archive of pictures!!! that grill and those square headlights need to GO!! wonder what happened to that showcar????

 

I think the w/s will be hard, but the roof shouldnt be to hard to get back. this one was made from 42 pieces and they all went together. I got faith in the power of a mig welder a hammer and the love of the car.

 

I suggest you follow this thread VERY closely

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=156664

or you can nickname your car "Sinkhole"

 

It looks sick, I cant wait to see more progress pics

 

Looks cool so far. How'd you like welding up the 150+ holes on the sides?

 

i found this picture while looking at the Starbird pictures from this past weekend. not the same year but pretty much the same roof...